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Mitchell, Nahum, 1769-1853 to Aaron Hobart

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06313.04.016 Author/Creator: Mitchell, Nahum, 1769-1853 Place Written: Bridgewater, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 6 October 1810 Pagination: 2 p. : address ; 25.4 x 20.6 cm. Order a Copy

Wishes Hobart a safe trip to England. Informs him that he sent two packages, one to Colonel Lyman and the other to Cushing Mitchell, with the purpose of obtaining a discharge for Mitchell. Asks that if Aaron happens to see Lyman, if he would assure him that Mitchell is an American.

Mitchell, Nahum, 1769-1853
Hobart, Aaron, 1787-1858
Mitchell, Cushing, fl. 1810
Mitchell, William, fl. 1810
Lyman, fl. 1810
Mackey (captain), fl. 1810

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